We have a few basic programs that we base our customized options off of: puppy boot camp, basic obedience, and off leash obedience. Though each program is tweaked to accommodate your personal situation, they are all a minimum of 3 weeks long, some 4 weeks.

The basic outline:Week 1: Getting to know your dog.During the first week at Cosmic Canine it's all about settling in and learning your dog's personality. For some shyer dogs, this is a stress-free settling in period with focus on confidence building - we don't want to rush! Some of the more outgoing dogs we will start simple obedience training right away, it all depends on how your dog adjusts to being in a new place and working with new people.Week 2-3: More structured obedience. Now that your dog is more comfortable here with us, it is time to learn! During weeks 2 and 3, we spend a great deal of time teaching new commands and reinforcing known commands. As the weeks go on, things get more challenging. We progress from working your dogs in a quiet, low stimulating environment to more difficult scenarios such as group class or outdoors with people and dogs walking by. The bulk of learning happens during this phase. For off leash recall packages, these weeks are spent working on long leash recalls in a variety of environments.Week 4: Challenges!Not all dogs are here for 4 weeks, but those who are typically have a very solid understanding of all of their new obedience by this time. During week 4, we work on proofing behaviors and raising our expectations further.Week 5 and Beyond: Your turn! Though your dogs stay here for 3-4 weeks, training is never over and our support isn't either. When your dog goes home it is your turn to keep up with the things we have taught you and your dog. We strongly encourage everyone to call us, email us, and schedule their included private lessons so you can continue to work with your dogs and progress.

The Process

Ready to start?

The first step in your dog's training journey at Cosmic Canine is to fill out our online form with information about you, your dog, your goals, and your struggles. The training team carefully reviews this information you provide and composes a training plan fit for your family. After the discussion with you, we set a drop off date for you to bring your dog to our facility for their stay. We spend a few weeks working with your dog and completing phase one, but that is only the beginning! After your dog's stay, we meet with you and your family and teach you the new things your dog has learned. Now it's your turn! Bring your dog home and practice, come up with any additional questions and let us know of any struggles. Each board and train program includes several follow up private lessons as part of the package. When you feel like you need a bit of extra help, or if you just feel more comfortable training under our guidance, set up a follow up private so we can be there to help you keep going!

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Why Cosmic Canine?

We are committed to providing you and your dog not only with quality training, but with ongoing support. We know training isn't easy for everyone. We know it's hard to remember everything. When your dog goes home we send you with written instructions and materials to help keep you on track. If you feel lost, we're just a phone call away! Read more about our customized approach here .

Have more questions on how to choose a board and train program for your dog? Check out our blog post for more information.

General informationOur facility has a variety of provisions to have your pets stay be both comfortable and safe. Dogs are kept in secure crates or a large kennel run when not being worked. We have a mini "living room" in the kennel room so dogs can work on house manners and enjoy a comfortable place to relax for part of the day. Dogs will be fed whatever they eat at home - we can even accommodate raw diets . We want your pet's stay to be an enjoyable learning experience!! We know it can be tough to leave your dog at a new place, we provide owners with photos and videos throughout their dogs stay.

In addition, all board and train programs come with one FREE group obedience class, initial consultation, and one hour individual training with your dog at the end of the program. Though we do the bulk of the training work on your dog, it is just as important (if not more important!) that at home the training continues. By working with each client after their stay, we make sure before you take your dog home that you are prepared to continue the work we started.